English Paper Piecing is a fun easy
way to make complex patch work quilts by hand. You use precut
paper pieces to baste your fabric around. After basting, the
pieces are whip stitched together with the paper inside to hold
the accurate shape. Once a shape is completely surrounded by
other shapes the center paper piece can be popped out and reused.
One
great thing about English Paper Piecing is that it is very portable.
It is easy to carry a project with you in your purse or a small
bag. You can piece on airplanes, in waiting rooms, at hospitals,
and traveling in the car. My favorite time to paper piece is
during TV time.
The die cut Paper Pieces are reusable.
Quality card stock paper (not freezer paper) allows you to reuse
each piece a number of times.
The size of a
shape is determined by the length of its edge, shown as
distance "S" below. This makes matching of shapes
very easy. A 1" hexagon goes with a 1" diamond, which
goes with a 1" triangle, etc.
Tutorials and Tools
Basting
wide corners - The best shape for a beginner is the hexagon
in the 1" to 1-1/2" size.
One
great thing about English Paper Piecing is that it is very portable.
It is easy to carry a project with you in your purse or a small
bag. You can piece on airplanes, in waiting rooms, at hospitals,
and traveling in the car. My favorite time to paper piece is
during TV time.
Book
Marks - These are fun and easy to make. Great as a gift.
Ornaments - Decorate the season with these cute ornaments.
Pincushions
- All different sizes and shapes!
Potato
Holder - Keep those finger cool with this easy project.
Pot
Handle Holders - Keep those finger cool with this fun project.
Star
Stuffy - Cute ornament to hang during the holidays.
Fish
Stuffy - Cute toy for the little one.